do i need a dac?

[adam_sb]

I'm using HIFIMAN HE4XX with Objective 2 Headphone Amp connected to my onboard audio on pc,

if so what would compliment that ( i know it's pretty entry level ) so i don't wanna go overboard

thanks in advanced

 

[Gray]

I'm using HIFIMAN HE4XX with Objective 2 Headphone Amp connected to my onboard audio on pc,

if so what would compliment that ( i know it's pretty entry level ) so i don't wanna go overboard

thanks in advanced

Do you need a DAC? Only you can answer that Adam.
If you haven't already seen it, have a read of this thread:

Properly configuring the DragonFly Red DAC

I just bought myself a Dragonfly Red DAC for my Audioquest Nighthawk headphones and am struggling a bit to config this setup properly. I disabled all system enhancements in the sound config as per Audioquest's instructions and set the sample rate to 96kHz as I most often listen to Master tracks...

forums.whathifi.com

Two people there bought the same DAC.
One is wondering why he bothered, the other is glad he did.

A while back I bought an O-DAC for USB to hi-fi. It was designed by the same (no nonsense) person who designed your headphone amp. Would have been an obvious partner for it, but looks like the version 2 has been discontinued.

You're right not to want to go overboard on the price. Neither did I, which is why I gave this a try:

khadas External Sound Card, ES9038Q2M 32-Bit Stereo Mobile Audio DAC,XMOS multi-core RISC micro-controller and ESS flagship,High Resolution Audio Amplifier Board,PCs and other SBCs (Generic Edition) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy

www.amazon.co.uk

Its lack of a case may be a deal breaker for you, but it's fairly easy to put into a case- runs off USB power from the PC.
I've tried a few DACs, been a bit sceptical, must say I'm impressed by this one though.
As a bonus, it's got a coax input too, which could be handy if you've got an old CD player (made 22 year old Philips player sound better than ever for me).

 

[adam_sb]

i ordered grace sdac from drop, hope that will do the job\
thanks